Thursday, 27 March 2014

It’s Susan Longman here again today to share with 3 layouts I created using the products I had left on my desk. My challenge today was to create 3 looks using essentially the same items on each page ( a few variations obviously thrown in).

“forty” layout by Susan Longman

I hit the big 4 0 this January gone and wanted to create a page about how I am mentally at this age. I found this great quote that pretty much sums up me at the moment so used it as the basis of my layout.

I love to use flowers and have created one of the layered clusters that invariably finds its way onto one of my layouts.

“crazy” layout by Susan Longman

I have to say I am a huge fan of out-take photos… as I believe they capture the true personality of a subject. In this layout I have used a photo that shows my daughters “crazy” eyes and her cheeky fun side.

Again on this layout I have clustered the same gorgeous Green Tara flowers popping out of the handmade envelope and then added some chipboard and flair buttons for interest.

“fun” layout by Susan Longman

With this layout I went for a more subtle colour scheme as the photos are quite busy and full of colour. Photo Credit : Wendy Smith

Simular clusters again frame the photos on this page. All products used are listed below.

My second layout is of my daughter, love that photo of that cheeky grin!

"She is My Happiness"

I used gorgeous "Satin Leaf Garland" in Silver Grey and "White Gardenias":

"Lace Pearl 3.5cm Flower", "Gardenia" and "6.5cm Heirloom Flowers", I actually cut my "Heirloom Flower" in two and tucked behind a whole one to create more texture - do not get scared to alter you flowers - cut them, spray them - have fun!

A closie of my "Metal Embellishment 2.5cm Bird Design" that I coated in Gesso to blend in with my design:

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